Best Schools in Karnes County, TX
Karnes County, TX has 18 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,476 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Karnes County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Karnes County, TX
The top high schools in Karnes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Falls City H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falls City Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 184 Students
2. Pettus Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pettus Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students
3. Karnes City H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Karnes City Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 329 Students
4. Kenedy H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenedy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 220 Students
5. Nixon-smiley H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
6. Runge H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Runge Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 86 Students
Best Middle Schools in Karnes County, TX
The top middle schools in Karnes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nixon-smiley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 300 Students
2. Karnes City J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Karnes City Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students
3. Kenedy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenedy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 147 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Karnes County, TX
The top elementary schools in Karnes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Falls City El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falls City Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 258 Students
2. Nixon Smiley El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 458 Students
3. Pettus El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pettus Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 180 Students
4. Kenedy El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenedy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
5. Roger E Sides El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Karnes City Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 288 Students
6. Runge El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Runge Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
7. Karnes City Pri
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Karnes City Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 228 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Karnes County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Karnes County, TX has a total population of 14,710 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Karnes County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Karnes County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Karnes County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Karnes County, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Karnes County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Karnes County, TX
How many schools are in Karnes County, TX?
Karnes County, TX has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,476 students in total.
How do schools in Karnes County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Karnes County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Karnes County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Karnes County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Karnes County
4 places in Karnes County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Karnes City (4)
- Kenedy (3)
- Falls City (2)
- Runge (2)
School districts (3)
- Karnes City Isd (4 schools)
- Kenedy Isd (3 schools)
- Runge Isd (3 schools)